JOBS VACANT for fiddlers!
I often get offered gigs which I can't do for one reason or another- usually I'm able to suggest someone else suitable, but not always.
I thought it would be a nice idea to post information on this page about gigs which I have either been offered or have heard about.
If I put something here it doesn't mean I have vetted or recommended the job in any way- if you follow one up it's up to you to decide if it's worth taking.
If you're looking for a fiddler, feel free to contact me and I'll stick the info on this page
1/03/10
I've just moved to London after winding up my band in Edinburgh. Since arriving here I've been out playing a few solo gigs and have just recorded some new acoustic tracks at The Cowshed Studios in North London. I'm putting together a new band as and when I meet the right people. In this instance I'm looking to add live strings to a more rock setting in the style of bands like The Frames & The Swell Season from Ireland. To blend the power and atmosphere of the two genres - as well as playing some acoustic performances.
I should also say I'm looking for musicians who are interested in working on and developing the music collaboratively - rather than simply playing session style.
I've got two new web pages up with acoustic demos of the type of music involved at:
www.myspace.com/musicbymichaelpatrick and
www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Patrick/141662874846
11/03/10
Ben Glover; Norwich-based folk/rock (psychfolk) band is currently looking for a fiddle player - see www.magicfolk.co.uk.
1/03/10
We are www.myspace.com/drunkenbalordi and are looking for a fiddler/violinist based in London who would be interested in replacing our violinist and committing to the tour/festival schedule we have. Someone who would be interested in writing music and being part of the band.
Thanks
Justin
28.05.09
I'm putting together a band (working title Hog Wild) to play classic country, Western Swing, a little Cajun, Tex-Mex and 50's rock'n'roll - what I like to call "good time music".
To do Western Swing justice, we really need a fiddle player - or preferably two - so it would be great if you could help out by posting an ad on your site. Regular rehearsals and a couple or three gigs a month is our modest ambition. We're based in Aldershot and Maidenhead.
Sandy Mackenzie. Contact smackenzie@btinternet.com
18.05.09
Simon Rawling is looking for a jazz fiddler to play in a new gypsy jazz band in Guildford. Contact. si-rawling@hotmail.co.uk
5.05.09
STACKRIDGE are seeking a violin player to replace Rachel Hall, preferably a female but all sexes considered. You will have to be very, very good, capable of playing complicated arrangements & emulating solos as they appear on record. Plenty of room for improvisation too. You will need to be based in Bath or Bristol or near those cities, or be prepared to move there. Money is not great, you will be paid per.gig but the potential for being part of a band that will gig regularly in the U.K with possible tours in Japan, the USA & Europe in 2010 is exciting. As part of the band you will also have the opportunity to record on the next 2 to 3 Albums, if you write you could contribute songs/material to the repretoire. If you play a second instrument ( Cello ? Sax ? Keyboards?) there might be even more opportunities.
Apply in the first instance to :-
mikeboppintobin@aol.com
19.01.09
fiddle player wanted for new folky rock band. Influenced by The Levellers and Dropkick Murphy's. Play mixture of originals and covers. Some covers include State of Massachuseets, Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya, Another Man's Cause and Sellout. Looking for fiddler to complete and start gigging from March. Hopefully some local festival work in the summer. Based in Bournemouth. If would be interested, please get in touch with Paul at liabilityuk@btinternet.com for a chat/more info.
14.01.09
fiddle player wanted for theatre tour
I am looking for a violinist to work with a touring live music and dance theatre show with an Irish influence. the tour begins middle of march to the end of may. Most of England covered. Jim Hand; jimhand@hotmail.com
For tour website and itinerary, see: http://www.theshowproviders.biz/index.php?option=com_shows&show=5&Itemid=99&ptype=2
7.01.09
Urgently seeking a Fiddler+Backing/Singer to accompany guitarist/singer in a
well established working pub/irish/celtic/pop song duo for good pay yorkshire gigs.
Contact:
Geoff
01422 847 323
21/11/08
Fiddler player wanted in Winchester area for newly formed gypsy jazz/swing group. Jamming at present with view to some local gigs. Experienced player or someone keen to learn style considered. Drop us an email to mwoolvett@hotmail.com
14/09/08
Fiddler wanted (up to age of 30) for serious gigging band 'Silverfall' (London based). All original material with first single out in October and first album out January. Contact Jenny at jbaileyjen-laconic@yahoo.co.uk for more info. Be perfect if you could play a spot of Mandolin too!
5/09/08
"Fiddler wanted (in Hertfordshire) to join a cellist and a guitarist for tune playing, and possible sessions, with a view to starting a new folk-session evening in or near the St Albans area. Cellist is experienced in folk accompanying, including chopping rhythms, guitarist very good on rhythm guitar and accompanying folk tunes. A very experienced folk squeeze box player is also interested in joining in. We like all sorts of fiddle music - Scottish, Irish, English, old time American, Swedish, eastern European etc. E-mail cjm.lodge@gmail.com."
Carol and Pete
28/08/08
London based singer-songwriter Iona Leigh seeks fine young fiddler (ideally who can sing backing vocals as well) for London and England gigs promoting her upcoming folk album. Please visit her myspace page to listen to her music and read her bio and you can contact her there at: www.myspace.com/ionaleighmusic
26/05/08
Fiddler wanted for Red Ruth Folk Rock Band. We are three at the moment, myself on vocals and electro-acoustic, Paul Coleman on lead guitar and vocals, and Emma on vocals. Passion for playing live, lively music is a must! We are all professional musicians, with many years in the bus, however, this project, although we demand a high ability and commitment, is primarily for the love of playing live folk rock. We aim to get a good strong following, and if anything goes from there, then great. We still aim to have a 100% professional sound though.
We want to be ready to gig by November. I will begin booking gigs once we have a full line up again. Rehearsals are Sunday 11-2 or 11-3 at Harrow University, which is easy to get to, and we have unlimited use of brilliant rooms at the uni, including all recording equipment for free. So you pay for nothing.
If this sounds like something you'd like to get involved in please call me on 0751 5522892 to arrange a time to come and meet us.
Ian; www.redruthfolkrock.com
30/04/08
I’m making the move from gigging Rock/Pop & Blues into Folk Rock Genre. I’m keen to play “Harvest, Private Fires & Painters Waltz”, (Andreas Vollenweider) – “Hard Times of old England, All around my hat & The Fox”, (Steeleeye Span) – Fleetwood Mac, Fairport Convention, Pentangle, and any others you’d like. I’m easy, as long as it’s quality. Contact Paul on 01579-382039 or mail at pswainsbury@msn.com. (Plymouth, Devon)
22/04/08
I'm looking for a fiddle player in Brighton (UK) area to play Vaudeville Rock both in a duo and band. Stroh violin and one string Phonofiddle come with the group along with proper management and one of the best music websites around! (www.zarbo.co.uk)
3/04/08
We are "The Dawgs" a Cajun/Country/Blues band based in Hastings East Sussex currently looking for a replacement fiddler with a sense of fun.
See our web page www.thedawgs.co.uk and contact me at bob@theamericaground.com if you'd like to join
22/03/08
I am a guitarist looking for a violin player to work with, playing and arranging in the Hotclub / Parisian swing style. I am based in the NORTHAMPTONSHIRE / MILTON KEYNES area. I am not looking for a professional player, but for someone who is interested in developing into this style of music.
My name is Will and I can be contacted on :~ timfrazer@btinternet.com
20/02/08
Kevin Street is looking for a fiddle player for St Patrick's day (17th March) to play approx 6-10.00 pm at Onanon in Central London
Kevin.Street@novusleisure.com
26/01/08
I am looking for a new (male) first violinist for my London (UK) based group in time for a festival in Australia in July. We have a 30-40 minute show of high energy classical, jazz, Gypsy and other stuff which appeals to all ages. We do a lot of festivals (next summer we'll be at Glastonbury, Green Man and Brisbane festival in Australia), the usual weddings and corporate events and workshops (for kids and also with young adults with the Suzuki Institute). As soon as we find our new fiddler we will be learning new repertoire and working with a director to put together a new show in time for Brisbane (which is 3 weeks next July/August). We do lots of exciting things really, but I realise this kind of thing does not appeal to all musicians! We need someone who likes the idea of not hiding behind a music stand, and can smile whilst playing (you wouldn't think this would be a hard thing to do!!). Have a look at our myspace ;www.myspace.com/bowjangleslondon
contact Ezmee Gaze at bowjangles.quartet@googlemail.com
Wanted: Violinist to join Gypsy Jazz group based in and around St Albans (UK) for small gigs and jams. Music based mostly around hot club/manouche/gypsy jazz style (Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli etc.), Any ability welcome but must want to have fun. Please contact Neil on 07940 461631 or neil.c.allen@gmail.com.
15/10/07
Timothy Victor's Folk Orchestra are looking for a fiddle player. We're an all acoustic 6 piece including guitar, accordion, mandolin, double bass and percussion and play original material influenced by (amongst other things) bluegrass and eastern european folk. We're looking for a fiddle player who's happy improvising and available in the London area for regular rehearsals and gigs in the lead up to recording an album in the spring. Go to http://www.myspace.com/thefolkorchestra to hear a few tracks and, if you're interested, email Matt Hutchinson at matt.hutchmail@googlemail.com
31/09/07
Bristol Band wants Violinist
Sep 17, 07 Violinists wanted for progressive Bristol based band that writes all its own material. Call chris on 01761 490 750
I currently play solo gigs around London singing and playing acoustic guitar and think a violin would be a great way to add to the sound. Are you a violinist with some free time to jam and record some original material? Classical, Country, Celtic, Gypsy, pop styles welcome. Unpaid for the moment, unfortunately, but you never know! Hear me at www.myspace.com/snakeybrown. Contact Jake at snakeybrown@yahoo.com. East London based. Cheers!
8/06/07
26/05/07
"We are looking for a Swing/Hot Club/Gypsy Jazz violinist to join us in the Warwick/Leamington area. We are in the early stages of putting together a group and repertoire with the objective of gigging as soon as possible. Please contact me at rogersbaxter@btinternet.com"
9/05/07
Canterbury-based band, Waterhorse has to say good-bye to the wonderful violin player, Robin Wilson, in September. Big shoes to fill but we're looking for a replacement... male or female.
Much of the music is scored but there is also plenty of scope for improvisation in our mix of roots/folk/blues/rock material. Ideally, we're looking for someone between the ages of early 20's to mid 30's. As we're looking to do some touring shortly (albeit short tours) it would require a fair amount of commitment. Also, over and above the initial work to learn the all-original material... some 40 pieces... we try to adhere to a rehearsal schedule of a minimum of once a week. Just to keep the powder dry! We rehears in and around the Canterbury area. Also, as we play such an array of venues (outdoor concerts, theatres, pubs, churches) we do various versions of the material; sometimes more acoustic and intimate and sometimes with everything up to 11.
We can be contacted though the band website at www.waterhorse.co.uk where there are links to MySpace and YouTube. I can also be contacted on my mobile on 07745 164 026
Many thanks,Terence Reis (for Waterhorse)
2/01/07
Ceilidh band looking for a fiddler to take the lead lines. We have folk/rock leanings and are looking to develop the set along the lines of Wolfstone/Runrig/ Fairport / Great Big Sea etc. We like to have fun as well as playing good music, so GSOH also appreciated.
email Andy on andy3071@ntlworld.com. Plymouth area. thanks.
(first posted on fRoots.net)
20/09/06
Hi, we're looking for a fiddle player, who, ideally can play more than just fiddle to complete the line up of the ICE band, an acoustic rock band based in Rossendale. There are some very basic recordings of some of our songs at www.iceband.net/songs though the final versions will be quite different.
Info@iceband.net
27/04/06
A Fiddle Player's Musical Destiny Awaits!
Global Change Music Non-Profit Record Label is looking for a Fiddle
Player to compliment the music of the label's featured artist,
Gabriel of Sedona & The Bright & Morning Star Band (currently
a 9-piece band). Global Change Music features several bands
and runs its own world-class recording studio, video production
facility and live performance hall. The Bright & Morning
Star Band plays a form of original music called CosmoPop and is
also looking for a lead guitarist, a keyboardist, a cellist, a
mandolin player, a percussionist, and a sound engineer.
The band currently has four CD's on the market and an award-winning
live concert DVD. Your commitment would involve living in
a spiritual community in Sedona, Arizona with room and board
and other amenities provided, touring with the band and
a sense of dedication to global change. Please visit our
websites at http://www.globalchangemusic.org and http://www.musiciansthatneedtobeheardnetwork.org.
Contact: Kazarian 928-282-9139 (USA) -or-
kazarian@gloablchangemusic.org
10/03/06
We are looking for a violinist for our St Patrick's
night event next Friday 17th March. Please telephone on 01474
854646 if you think you might be able to help.
Thank you
Mrs D Denyer
Fawkham House School
West Kingsdown, Kent
(sent by LastMinuteMusicians.com)
6/03/06
We're an acoustic trio with our own material and demo currently
making the transition from open mic nights to gigs around london. fiddlers
are so hard to find and a mention on your site would be much appreciated.
our name is bronco billy and we're not full time but we do
have a great time so if you could put the word out...?
regards
tim
timmerricks@hotmail.com
3/02/06
Hi
I am looking for an Irish fiddle played to play in Cardiff on st
Patrick's day, 17th march 2006. the fee is negotiable
thanks
Rosie
Rosie O'Rourke
Sales & Marketing Manager
T: 02920 373403
M: 07811957662
F: 02920 375680
E: cardiff_sales@hardrock.com
18/02/06
Fola are an established acoustic band looking for a fiddle player. We play a mixture of our own material plus tunes and covers. Our lineup is flute, vocals, guitar. We run a regular night in Birmingham (UK) and have played festivals and gigs all over and we're embarking on a mini tour in April. We have played with fiddle players before and think its time to do so again.
Call Andy or Kate 0121 423 2361 or 07793215183
www.folamusic.com
www.stpatricksfestival.com
30/01/06
Female fiddle player/backing vocals wanted to add harmony and enhance sound of upcoming folk influenced Midlands (UK) band with management and great songs. For vocal style think Kate Rusby or Emmylou Harris. Must be commited, enthusiastic and able to travel.
Send biog, picture and any recordings to intrusionuk@aol.com
21/01/06
Sadly our current fiddle player has decided that she can't continue due to study commitments. We are Stone Rogue (www.octobermusic.co.uk), an acoustic band based and rehearsing at Goldsmiths College, London
Current lineup guitar, male vocals, double bass, fiddle/female vocals. Also looking for a woodwind player (oboe/clarinet) to augment lineup.
Good return gigs in the offing in Spring; rehearsals restart Sunday afternoons March. contact Ged; ged@gedmoloney.waitrose.com
6/01/05 Brian Bain writes: I'm travelling down from Fife, Scotland
to play at a Burns Supper / Dance in Chesterfield, Yorks.
I've done this gig for the last 12 years but my usual partner
is hospitalised and can't make it.
I wonder if a fiddler from that area (Chesterfield) would
like to join me to play for Scottish Country dancing from approx.
10.30 pm to 1am.
I play a MIDI accordion. E-mail: ksom@lineone.net or
Mobile: 07810 184284
30/03/04 Pete on 07860 797 359 is looking for a fiddler to play with an Irish/Country band in hotels in Spain this summer for around 7 months
30/03/04 Lucy at <Lucy@roadhouse.co.uk> is looking for solo fiddlers and /or small bands to play at a venue called the Roadhouse in Covent Garden (London) on Wednesday evenings. Probably Irish or gypsy style. Fee negotiable
30/03/04 Jon 01884 840445 is looking for a fiddler for a working ceilidh band in Devon/Somerset/Dorset <www.bigbear-uk.freeserve.co.uk>
30/03/04 Sid of the Coal Porters runs a class full-time contemporary bluegrass band the Coal Porters; a month or so back he was looking for a good blugrass fiddle player to join his band; he may still be looking...
30/03/04 I'm frequently contacted by people wanting beginners lessons on the violin; I enjoy teaching jazz fiddle, bluegrass, western swing, klezmer and so on but I don't do beginners!
If you're a fiddle teacher in London and would like me to pass on such requests, get in touch!
15/06/04 Someone is forming a Country/Tex-Mex band in London and wants a fiddle player; 020 79160255 (advertised in Music Maker)
3/7/04 Andy in Birmingham is forming a Hot Club band and wants a fiddle player. <bole@btconnect.com>
11/8/04 Brian in London wants a fiddle player to join accordion and guitar for folk, country and swing- weekly session, "little money, lots of fun"; 020 724 0027
29/11/04 Fiddle Player wanted for world music/folk crossover band. Based Southeast. Original and traditional material. admin@topscore.org.uk, 01732 863340
24/11/04 Violin player
wanted for Hot Club type situation (i.e. Django Reinhardt and
other Jazz Standards) in Orange County,NY. Good understanding
of this style is essential. We are playing gigs now as a trio
and are looking for someone who can step in. Ability is important
but so is personality. Must have transportation and be able to
rehearse once a week. This is not a high pressure situation but
we are serious and dedicated.
If interested please contact me by e-mail. django570@hotmail.com
Location: Orange County. NY (USA)
29/11/04 Fiddle and steel player wanted for Tex Mex outfit forming 020 7916 0255
20/12/04 Fiddle player wanted for a solo New Year's Eve gig in London (to play mostly Scottish) for this one email me and I'll pass you on to the agent.
01/101/05Wanted fiddler, any age or standard but must be enthusiastic to join a newly formed Irish/Scots 'pub' folk band. Share of anything we get. Enfield/North London area.Keith(The Wild Geese) 07973874017
Chris Haigh is a freelance fiddle player based
in London; he has lots of experience in almost alll types of fiddle
music including British, Celtic, American, East European and jazz
styles. He works with a number of different regular bands and
frequently assemble "custom" bands for particular gigs.
He is also a session player and composer.
Tel 020 85343887 or 07759 680533
Email me : Chris@fiddlingaround.co.uk
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